Brass Tacks
Brass Tacks is a mid-range dim, cocktails, and date bar in Hayes Valley. Wines on tap and craft cocktails and snazzy light fixtures set the tone. Come for craft cocktails and wine by the glass.
488a Hayes St, San Francisco, CA · (415) 993-5560
Dim, cocktails, date, and lively — mid-range.
Established date and friend crew.
Craft cocktails and wine by the glass.
What makes Brass Tacks worth it
- wines on tap and craft cocktails
- snazzy light fixtures
- dark and stylish
- a Hayes Valley pre-show spot
Good to know
- Where is Brass Tacks?
- Brass Tacks is in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, at 488a Hayes St, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is Brass Tacks?
- It's a mid-range Hayes Valley spot that leans dim, cocktails, and date.
- What should I drink at Brass Tacks?
- Go for craft cocktails and wine by the glass.
- What is Brass Tacks known for?
- Wines on tap and craft cocktails, snazzy light fixtures, and dark and stylish.
- Who is Brass Tacks good for?
- It's a solid pick for established date and friend crew.
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